In a landmark decision taken by the Supreme Court of India, a two-judge bench, headed by Justice Madan B Lokur, on Wednesday ruled that having a sexual relationship with a minor wife would amount to rape, and would, therefore, be a punishable offense.

Litterbugs cannot continue throwing litter anywhere they please because someone would pick up after them, or because they would be able to get away with it despite being a punishable offense under our national and local environmental laws,' she added.

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